Buyer

About the Role

The Buyer role at Abhinava Rizel is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services required for Electric Vehicle powertrain development and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating suppliers
• Requesting and analyzing quotations
• Negotiating pricing and terms
• Ensuring timely delivery of quality materials
• Monitoring inventory levels
• Processing purchase orders
• Collaborating closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to support project timelines and cost targets
• Maintaining supplier relationships
• Tracking market trends
• Continuously improving purchasing processes to align with sustainability and efficiency goals

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ERP or purchasing software
• MS Office tools

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including supplier identification, quotation analysis, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience in supply chain management, inventory control, and materials planning within manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as engineering, production, and finance.
• Solid analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with attention to cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Familiarity with Electric Vehicle or automotive components and industry standards is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in using ERP or purchasing software, and strong working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain professional supplier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., in procurement or logistics) are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.